
Hamilton glad to be alive as Silverstone renames pit straight after seven-time champion
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 03:42Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton said he was "happy to be alive" after recovering from coronavirus to finish the season with a third place. The world champion missed the penultimate race in Bahrain a...

Motorists encouraged to beat the rush and get MOT test done this summer
Thursday, 06 August 2020 02:30MOT exemptions which kept motorists moving during the coronavirus pandemic have been lifted from Saturday (1 August 2020). The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging motorists...

Flying Cars … A Thing Of Science Fiction? Think Again!
Thursday, 20 February 2020 13:42The concept of ‘flying cars’ was once restricted to the realm of science fiction. Now a German aeronautics firm has taken a big step towards making it a reality. Lilium Aviation has successfully...

Boss warns of post-Brexit tariffs and job cuts in motor industry
Saturday, 05 October 2019 09:30The boss of one of Europe's biggest independent Ford car dealers has warned jobs could be lost in his industry, after the UK leaves the EU. Peoples chairman Brian Gilda, who runs six dealerships in...

Get your seatbelt on for another turbo-charged season
Sunday, 17 March 2019 09:00The Formula 1 2019 season is fast-approaching with Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel expected to do battle for the title once again. Mercedes star Hamilton won his fifth World Championship in...

£500 million of classic cars, supercars and hypercars heading for Chateau Impney Hill Climb
Thursday, 21 February 2019 09:00£500million worth of classic cars, supercars and hypercars are set to feature at the fifth edition of historic British racing weekend experience the Chateau Impney Hill Climb, taking place on...

New test prepares learners for real life driving
Sunday, 09 December 2018 09:20More than 80% of young drivers feel prepared for real life driving following the introduction of the new test last year, DVSA has announced today (4 December 2018). Every year 1.9 million people...

Electric shock! Diesel cars to be overtaken by electrics by July 2020
Friday, 31 August 2018 09:15New forecasting research, based on analysis of trends revealed in Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) sales data, predicts that electric car sales will surpass those of diesel in July...

Inclusion of private cars in clean air zone a welcome step forward, say campaigners
Sunday, 01 July 2018 09:10High-polluting cars will be charged to enter central Birmingham under new plans which mark a major step towards reducing congestion and air pollution in the city. The Council’s business...

Learner drivers geared up for motorway lessons
Wednesday, 06 June 2018 09:20From this week, learner drivers can take motorway driving lessons in a law change that will help to improve road safety. Any motorway lessons learner drivers take will be voluntary, but they must...

Learner lessons on motorways in one month
Wednesday, 09 May 2018 09:15Learner drivers will be able to drive on motorways for the very first time from 4 June in plans to improve road safety. The changes being announced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency...

New MOT arrives this month
Tuesday, 08 May 2018 09:05With the new MOT arriving this month (20 May 2018), the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding motorists of the changes. Every year 30 million vehicles take their MOT. New...

Distracted driving: Half of UK drivers still use their phone at the wheel
Sunday, 15 April 2018 09:25New research has revealed that almost a half (49%) of UK drivers admit to being distracted behind the wheel of their cars because of mobile phones - despite tough new laws brought in a year ago to...

Pupils take drivers to court for speeding outside their school
Tuesday, 27 March 2018 09:30Schoolchildren are making sure drivers stick to a new 20mph speed limit – by dealing with speeding drivers at their very own “Kids Court”. Drivers caught speeding in an operation outside Park Hill...

Showcasing the History of the Ford Motor Car
Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:10The USA state of Michigan is running a special promotion at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire on Saturday 21st April 2018, bringing to life the story of Henry Ford and the Ford...

Blenheim Palace Classic & Supercar 2018 Dates Announced
Friday, 09 March 2018 09:15Blenheim Palace Classic & Supercar returns for its 2nd year on Sunday 2nd September 2018. Created by luxury automotive organisers, Salon Prive, the thrilling event was a roaring success drawing...